EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2017, Union Agency is now UNICO Group.

UNICO Group, a 2016 “Top Performing Agency” national award recipient, headquartered in Lincoln NE, is pleased to announce that they have acquired Union Agency, Inc. an insurance and risk management company affiliated with Union Bank & Trust (UBT).

Scott Nelson, President of UNICO Group commented, “We are excited about the enhanced partnership with UBT. Our organizations share similar cultures and have complimentary values of taking care of our people, clients and community.”

UNICO Group is a client-focused insurance agency founded in 1988, and has experienced exceptional growth over the past ten years. UNICO has 140 employees and clients in all 50 states. In 2016, UNICO moved their headquarters to downtown Lincoln at 1128 Lincoln Mall.

“UNICO is a high quality, local company emphasizing great service,” said Angie Muhleisen, President and CEO of Union Bank. “Through UNICO, Union Agency clients now have expanded insurance and risk solutions options available to them.”

“UBT is a strong and reputable organization with well-founded ties to the community. We are humbled by the opportunity to serve their clients.” Said Ric Stoakes, Executive Vice President.

About UNICO Group

UNICO Group is a full-scale insurance agency with services ranging from commercial insurance, workers’ comp, and employee benefits, to personal insurance, financial planning, human resource solutions and wellness. UNICO was nationally awarded the “Top Performing Agency” in its class for 2016. UNICO is dedicated to getting you the best insurance products and services available today to protect you, your family, and your business. For more information about business and personal insurance and financial needs, call 402-434-7200 or visit the website at unicogroup.com.

About Union Bank

Union Bank & Trust is a privately owned, Nebraska bank that offers complete banking, lending, investment and trust services. 2017 is the Bank’s 100th anniversary with a focus on serving customers for the next 100 years. The bank has thirty-eight full service and loan production offices in Nebraska and Kansas. It is the third-largest privately-owned bank in Nebraska with bank assets of $3.6 billion and trust assets of $16.5 billion as of December 31, 2016.